The snow is melting in Vermont. The days are warmer, but the nights are still cold. This means maple sap is flowing, and Vermont maple syrup season is upon us! Maple Open Weekend is right around the corner in Vermont. Over 75 syrup producers open their doors for two special weekends: March 25-26 and April 1-2, 2023.

From sampling maple hot dogs and maple pickles to enjoying pancake breakfasts and “sugar on snow” to carriage rides and sugar  house tours, Maple Open House Weekend provides many opportunities to get out and about in Vermont. These open houses give locals and tourists alike in-depth knowledge of one of Vermont’s leading industries.

Celebrate the 2023 crop and sugar makers in Vermont by visiting some of these maple operations throughout the state. Also, find tips for visiting maple open house weekend and fun facts about Vermont’s maple syrup operation.

Vermont Sugar Houses to Visit for Maple Open House Weekend

Check out their websites or social media to determine which sugar houses are offering which activities, treats, tours and hours over Maple Open House Weekend in Vermont. These are some of my favorite sugar houses throughout Vermont, but this list doesn’t represent the entirety of offerings throughout the state.

Sugar Houses to Visit in Chittenden County

Sugartree Maple Farm, Williston

787 Bradley Lane, Williston

End-O-Road Maple, Jericho

89 Fields Lane, Jericho, Vermont

Palmer’s Sugarhouse, Shelburne

332 Shelburne Hinesburg Rd, Shelburne, Vermont

Shelburne Sugarworks, Shelburne

746 Shelburne – Hinesburg Road, Shelburne, Vermont

Shelburne Farms, Shelburne

1611 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, Vermont

Browns River Maple, Essex

375 Browns River Rd, Essex, Vermont

Taft’s Milk & Maple Farm, Huntington, Vermont

683 Camels Hump Road, Huntington, Vermont

Palmer Lane Maple, Jericho

19 Old Pump Road, Jericho, VT

Moose Mountain Maple, Underhill

Butler Road, Underhill, Vermont

Sugar Houses to Visit in Addison County

Vermont Trade Winds Farm, Shoreham

1639 VT-74, Shoreham, Vermont

Dakin Farm, Ferrisburgh

5797 US-7, Ferrisburgh, Vermont

Bread Loaf View Farm, Cornwall

564 Cider Mill Rd, Cornwall, Vermont

Twin Maple Sugarworks, Lincoln

88 W River Rd, Lincoln, VT

Village Mapleworks, Orwell

505 Main Street, Orwell, Vermont

Sugar Houses to Visit in Lamoille County

Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm, Stowe

256 Falls Brook Lane, Stowe, Vermont

Sugar Houses to Visit in Washington County

Bragg Farm Sugarhouse, East Montpelier

1005 VT-14 N, East Montpelier, Vermont

Sugar Houses to Visit in Windsor County

Harlow’s Sugar House, Putney

556 Bellows Falls Road, Putney

Bourdon Maple Farm, Woodstock

112 Bourdon Road, Woodstock, VT

Elm Grove Farm, Woodstock

3488 Cloudland Road, Woodstock

Silver Lake Syrups, Barnard

5613 Stage Road, Barnard, Vermont

Sugar Houses to Visit in the Northeast Kingdom

Fradette’s Maple Syrup, Hardwick

460 Arsene Ave, Hardwick, VT

Jed’s Maple Products, Derby

259 Derby Pond Road, Derby, VT

Tips for Visiting Vermont for Maple Syrup Season & Maple Open House Weekend

• Be sure you dress accordingly! It’s often soggy and rainy in late March and early April.
• Don’t forget your mud boots. (I love my LLBean Boots that slip on and off.)
• Take note of dirt road routes while you’re exploring Vermont. Many get rutted! And mud is more slippery than snow/ice in a a lot of instances.
• If you are going on dirt roads, ensure 4WD/AWD and/or good tires.
• Bring cash. Many of the sugar houses have limited WiFI and don’t take credit cards.
• Bring an appetite for sweets! Whether you’re sampling syrups off the tank or a sweet treat, you’ll want to come hungry on your maple adventures.

Fun Facts about Vermont Maple Syrup & Vermont Sugar Houses

Did you know that:

• Vermont produces more than 50% of the US’s maple syrup.
• Vermont is the #1 producer of syrup in the US.
• In 2022, maple producers in Vermont made more than 2.5 million gallons of syrup.
• It takes roughly 40 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of maple syrup.
• Vermont maple syrup is a source of natural antioxidants and amino acids.
• Vermont boasts more than 300 syrup operations and sugar shacks.
• Cold nights and warm spring days activate the flow the sap.
• 100% Vermont maple syrup only has 40 calories per tablespoon.
• A maple tree needs to be about 40+ years old in order to produce sap to be used for syrup.
• A typical sugaring season in Vermont lasts 4-6 weeks.
• Some maple syrup bushes in Vermont are over 200 years in age.

Maple Treats to Try at Vermont Maple Open House Weekend

• Maple pickles
• Maple hot dogs
• Sugar on snow
• Maple lollipops
• Maple cream cones
• Maple frosted donuts and cookies
• Maple popcorn
• Maple granola
• Maple cashews/walnuts
• Maple cotton candy
• Maple fried dough
• Maple peanut brittle
• Maple chili
• Sugar on snow

What is your favorite part of Maple Open House Weekend in Vermont? What sugar house is a must-try for you?

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